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John 10:6

This allegory spoke Jesus to them, but they did not know what it was [of] which he spoke to them.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.

In Context

5But they will not follow a stranger, but will flee from him, because they know not the voice of strangers.

7Jesus therefore said again to them, Verily, verily, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep.

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Cross References

Psalms 82:5They know not, neither do they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are moved.

Proverbs 28:5Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything.

Isaiah 56:11and the dogs are greedy, they know not to be satisfied, and these are shepherds that know not how to discern: they all turn to their own way, every one for his gain, even to the last of them:

Matthew 13:13For this cause I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear nor understand;

John 6:52The Jews therefore contended among themselves, saying, How can he give us this flesh to eat?

John 7:36What word is this which he said, Ye shall seek me and shall not find [me]; and where I am ye cannot come?

Matthew Henry on John 10:2-19

The Good Shepherd. 1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but… Read the whole commentary →

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